Extracurricular events and activities can help to foster openness to culture and diversity. RETSD schools have many different offerings, but one of the most popular is the Folk Dance Festival each May. Learn about how the division promotes participation in diverse activities in Diversity in Action: https://bit.ly/49nOQhj. # InternationalDanceDay

Transcona Collegiate students competed in a global competition to come up with solutions for mobility challenges during natural disasters. Hannah Fernandez, Brandon Sherby, Emma Provido, and Daniel Ajuwon won their jurisdiction – Americas – and are waiting to hear if they won the finals against Hong Kong, Japan, and Greece. Read about it here: https://bit.ly/4215fVM

The next meeting of our Board of Trustees is Tuesday, May 5, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the RETSD Administration Offices. Parents and other stakeholders are welcome to take part, either in person or virtually. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tw01gJ

The Manitoba government has proclaimed the week of April 26 to May 2, 2026, as the 35th annual Week of the Early Childhood Educator to acknowledge those who are committed to the care and education of Manitoba’s children in licensed early learning and child care centers, nursery schools, and family child care homes.